Job Description Summary

Contribute to sourcing of M&A, and BD&L deals originating in China that are aligned with global S&G priorities.
Leverage innovation in China by identifying technologies and assets in alignment with global search priorities.
Present opportunities within the global S&E team and broader C&BD team.
Act as the face of Novartis and the first point of contact in the region for biotechs with technologies and early-stage assets of potential interests.
Contribute to building competitive landscape reports for companies in the region.
Work as a lead for screening opportunities in China scouting for innovative technology.

 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Deliver against the S&G organization’s Business Development & Licensing strategies and plans/objectives.

• Lead the execution of finding activities and alignment with strategic priority targets.

• Co-lead due diligence, build network of contacts, support evaluation of partnership at multiple levels (Triage, DD).

• Works constructively with key stakeholders, present to internal leadership teams and drive internal consensus on opportunities.

• Support the formal governance process and adhere to internal BD&L review process to ensure quality and consistency of the evaluation of all BD&L activities in accordance with process guidelines.

• Present the opportunity to appropriate deal committee and provide local support for timely negotiation and execution mandates.

• Support branding Novartis S&E in the industry via actively participating conferences, meetings, roadshows, and other external and internal activities.

• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master degree in a related scientific field required. Doctorate degree is preferred
• 5+ years of business development work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries required
• Highly motivated professional with strong organizational and communication skills, excellent work ethic, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge of Pharmaceutical Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Intellectual Property Processes.
• Proficient in Chinese (Mandarin) and English
• Accept international and domestic business travel

 

Skills Desired

Alliance Management, Business Development, Collaboration, Creativity, Cross-Functional Teams, Curiosity, Customer Experience, Due Diligence, Emergency Management, Evaluation, Law (Legal System), Lifesciences, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Merchandising, Negotiation Skills, Prioritization, Sales, Scouting, Search, Selling Skills, Transactions, Waterfall Model